Remoção cirúrgica de tórus mandibular unilateral com finalidade protética: relato de caso clínico

Abstract

Mandibular torus are slow-growing, asymptomatic bony exostoses located on the bone cortex, which generally do not interfere with the patient’s life. For this reason, surgical removal is not typically necessary, however, in cases where the mandibular torus begins to affect chewing, speaking, or the stability of dental prostheses, surgical correction becomes indicated. In such instances, pre-prosthetic surgery is the technique used for removing these unwanted tissues, whether soft or hard, to facilitate prosthetic adaptation. This study presents a case of a 62-year-old male patient with a unilateral mandibular torus requiring surgical intervention to improve the adaptation and comfort of a lower complete denture. Ultimately, to restore the patient’s health, well-being, and masticatory function, multiple procedures were required, including the extraction of several teeth, pre-prosthetic surgery, and the fabrication of a lower complete denture and upper partial denture.